SuperPanther Scales European Electric Truck Operations
The manufacturer aims to deliver 1,000 electric trucks by 2027 following the appointment of a new executive lead.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Chinese electric truck manufacturer SuperPanther has appointed industry veteran Holger Scherr as executive vice-president for Europe to spearhead its regional expansion. The company is scaling up production of its eTopas 600 electric truck, which is assembled in Austria using components imported from China.
Why it matters
As global logistics firms shift toward zero-emission fleets, the presence of new electric heavy-duty vehicles helps transport companies manage operating costs and meet emissions targets. SuperPanther is positioning itself to compete in the European commercial sector with ambitious delivery goals for the coming years.
SuperPanther aims to deliver 100 electric trucks in 2026 and 1,000 units by the end of 2027. Following the launch of assembly in July 2026, the company delivered 6 initial vehicles across Europe by month-end.
The players
Holger Scherr
An executive with over 20 years of experience at Daimler and Daimler Truck who now leads SuperPanther operations in Europe.
SuperPanther
A Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer currently expanding its presence in the European heavy-duty truck market.
DHL Freight
A major logistics service provider currently operating the eTopas 600 in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Alltrucks
A commercial vehicle service network that provides aftersales support for SuperPanther trucks in Europe.
Steyr Automotive
The Austrian automotive facility where SuperPanther performs final assembly of its electric trucks.
The details
The eTopas 600 utilizes a semi-knocked-down manufacturing process, where major pre-assembled modules are shipped from China for final integration at Steyr Automotive in Austria. Key integrated systems include the electric axle, power electronics, and thermal management. Ongoing trials by operators like DHL Freight have demonstrated real-world performance metrics, such as energy consumption of 102 kWh per 100 kilometers during recent testing.
Timeline
September 2025: SuperPanther signed an aftersales service agreement with Alltrucks.
Spring 2026: DHL Freight performed a two-week trial of the eTopas 600.
July 2026: Assembly of the eTopas 600 began in Austria.
27 July 2026: The first production vehicle was completed at the assembly line.
15 October 2026: Holger Scherr joined SuperPanther as executive vice-president for Europe.
The Home Front
The entry of the eTopas 600 into the European market follows a broader industrial trend of shifting heavy-duty logistics toward electric power via cross-continental manufacturing partnerships. This model relies on assembling imported modular systems locally to balance supply chain efficiency with regional service needs.
While these vehicles operate in commercial logistics, households may notice increased electric truck traffic as companies like DHL integrate them into local delivery fleets. If you operate a small business with a logistics need, look for expanded service availability through providers partnered with networks like Alltrucks.
The takeaway
SuperPanther is accelerating its European footprint to reach a target of 1,000 electric trucks by late 2027. Businesses and logistics-reliant households should track the expansion of service networks like Alltrucks as these electric fleets become more common on regional roads.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in the sector on our Electric Vehicles page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TrasportoEuropa.
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